Presenting With Confidence

Learn How To Be An Excellent Presenter

Does the thought of speaking in public make your palms sweat and your stomach turn over?

Or are you a " pretty good " speaker who could be so much better with a bit of help?

Are your presentations driven by a series of PowerPoint slides with you just supplying the commentary?

Whatever you're like now, I can make you better - by running an in - house course for your business or organisation.

Yes, I know, lots of people offer Presentation Skills courses - what's different about this one?

For one thing, this course is based on my own experience of over 30 years of public speaking and performing.

I've spoken to all kinds of gatherings, from small groups to large conferences. I've won prizes in public speaking competitions ( not something I usually mention to people, I admit )

And I can show you the techniques I use to deliver outstanding presentations every time.

Also, the course gives you a clear 10 step plan for preparing successful presentations which you can follow - it's like using a recipe to produce a great meal.

Yes, it covers the basics of how to stand up and speak, how to prepare and deliver a talk, but it also reveals more detailed tips on how to look like a professional.

It teaches you how to handle an audience and how to deal with questions.

It will help you get over your nerves about speaking in public and give you proven techniques to make sure every talk you give is a success.

You will also be offered free email and telephone follow up after the course so you can ask any questions or get some help with a particular problem.

And - I guarantee you will enjoy the experience!

Here are some of the comments from a recent course:

" Thoroughly enjoyable day, lots of ideas to improve presentations. Thank you! " Sheila Rowell

" Fun, enjoyable, not intimidating or humiliating and of real benefit. " Christine Medlock

" I came on this course wondering if I would learn anything. However, I found the whole day motivating and extremely interesting, far exceeding my expectations. Thank you very much! " Sarah Sharpe

" Delivery excellent. Good balance of practical advice, audience participation and approachable and enthusiastic personality. Great! " Debbie Nash

" A thorough and professional course on how to improve your presentations by voice, mannerisms, thinking about your audience and method of presentation. " Andy Martin

" Very clear, excellent course. I am just starting my career and will begin presenting. This information will prove to be invaluable. " Daniel Williams

A 3 - Step Process

Most training starts and ends with the day of the course. This one doesn't.

There's a 3 - stage process:

1. Discussion before the course to find out more about the needs of the participants and the work they do. Also, materials sent out to them, including pre - course questionnaires, to help them focus on what they want to get from the training.
2. The course itself - interactive, engaging, full of practical tips.
3. After the course, further materials sent out to supplement and reinforce what was learned, also email and telephone support is available to answer any questions people have.

We’ve all sat through dreadful presentations, including ones by people who have been on Presentation Skills courses and who are trying to follow the “ rules “ they’ve been given.

It's not about following strict rules, it's about knowing how to let your own personality shine through in the most effective way - to stand out and be different.

Learn how to make your own presentations lively, interactive and memorable.

The course will cover:

Preparation

• the key things to think about when you prepare a presentation
• a 10 step plan for preparing successful presentations - every time
• what you MUST know about your audience before you start

Content and Structure

• how to develop the right content for your talk
• how to structure a presentation for clarity and impact
• how to start and end with a bang
• what you must never say at the start of a talk

Visual Aids

• common mistakes with visual aids that can wreck your presentation
• how and when to use visual aids to make an impact
• how to use PowerPoint and flipcharts successfully
• how and when to use handouts

Personal Impact

• how and when to use notes
• how to deal with nerves before a presentation
• how to project confidence
• the 3 factors that determine your impact and how to use them
• the tell - tale signs that undermine your impact

Dealing With The Audience

• how to handle the audience
• how and why to make a presentation interactive
• how to deal with questions

Practice sessions

• Deliver a short presentation and receive direct, constructive feedback

Please note - this course is only available as an in - house course for organisations and not as a public course for individuals.

The final length and content of the course will depend on the number of participants and their needs. I'll happily discuss it in detail with you if you give me a call.